Thoracoscopic Implantation of an Array Electrode in the Pericardium Transverse Sinus to Reduce Defibrillation Threshold

We report a new thoracoscopic minimally invasive approach to place a standard array electrode in the transverse pericardial sinus of a patient implanted with a cardiac resynchronization and defibrillation therapy device with persistent high defibrillation threshold. This approach was developed to achieve very low shock impedance with a consequent increase in the current flow and reduction of defibrillation threshold.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research